The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy in India was announced by the Government of India in April 2000 as part of the Export-Import Policy. The objective was to provide an internationally competitive and hassle-free environment for exports. A specific act to provide a stable policy framework, the Special Economic Zones Act, was enacted in 2005, and the SEZ Rules were notified in 2006.
The policy regarding Special Economic Zones (SEZ) was announced in
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2015 · Topic: Industrial Sector (Industrial Infrastructure: Power, Logistics, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs))
More Economic Development questions
- Which if the following States has the largest no. of approved as well as operational Special Economic Zones as on June 2012 ?
- Consider the following statements : 1. India's first EPZ was set up in 1965. 2. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy in India was formulated in 2000. 3. Vadodara is famous for Patola Silk. 4. Panna in Madhya Pradesh is famous gold mines. Of these statements :
- Which one of NTPC plants is not gasbased ?
- The highest share in power generation in India is of:
- Match List I (Power generation plant) with List II (Feed material) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II I. M/s Gowthami Solvents Oil A) Rice husk Limited, Andhra Pradesh II. M/s KM. Sugar Mills, B) Slaughter- Uttar Pradesh house waste III. M/s Satia Paper Mills, C) Distillery Punjab spent wash IV. M/s Al Kabeer Exports D) Black liquor Limited, Andhra Pradesh
- Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India: I. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW. II. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation. III. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation. IV. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation. Which of these statements is/are correct?
- Consider the following statements: Molasses is a by-product of sugar production process. Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the sugar factories. Sugar can only be produced from sugarcane as the raw material. Which of these statements are correct?
- With reference to power sector in India consider the following statements: 1. Rural electrification has been treated as a Basic Minimum Service under the Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana. 2. 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in power is allowed without upper limit 3. The Union Ministry of Power has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with 14 states. Which of these statements is/are correct?
